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Chelsea Recreation Center

430 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10001
Located in Chelsea Recreation Center

Center Manager: Jamil Phillips
Deputy Center Manager: Nathalia I. Peralta & Lisa Brooks
Phone: (212) 255-3705
Fax: (212) 255-3706
Cross Streets: 9th & 10th Avenues
Directions:

C, E trains to West 23rd Street & 8th Avenue; #1 train to West 23rd Street & 7th Avenue; F, V trains to West 23rd Street & 6th Avenue.

M11 bus to West 25th Street & 9th Avenue or 23rd Street crosstown bus to 9th Avenue.


This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

 

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
Registration Hours:
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 

Facilities

Volleyball Court (Indoor) - 2

Fitness Room - 1

Pool (Indoor) - 1

Dance Room - 2

Ping Pong Table - 2

Computer Resource Center - 1

Multipurpose Room - 1

Cardio Room - 1

Locker Room - 7

Basketball Court (Indoor) - 5

Lobby - 1

Arts & Crafts Room - 1

Gymnasium - 1

Afterschool Room - 2

Facility Hours

(Fitness Room) Cardio Room

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM   (Everyone)
 
CLOSED on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for Fitness Class.

(Fitness Room) Strength Training Room

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM   (Everyone)
 
CLOSED on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. for Fitness Class.

Computer Resource Center (CRC)

     For more information, click here.

Game Room

     Game room consists of two billiard tables, two ping pong tables, and two foosball tables.
  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM   (Adult)
  Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM   (Child)
  Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM   (Everyone)
 
Saturdays: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. are for YOUTH and FAMILY

Gymnasium: Adult Free Play

  Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM   (Adult)

Gymnasium: Adult Full-Court Basketball

  Thursday - Friday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)

Gymnasium: Beginner Volleyball

  Monday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)

Gymnasium: Children & Youth Free Play

  Monday - Thursday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Child)

Gymnasium: Intermediate Volleyball

  Tuesday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)

Gymnasium: Ladies' Night

  Wednesday 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM   (Adult)   (Women)

Pool - Adult Water Polo

  Tuesday 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM   (Adult)

Pool - General Swimming

     

Effective May 18th - July 4th

  Monday - Friday 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM   (Adult)
  Monday 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM   (Everyone)
  Tuesday - Wednesday 3:30 PM - 5:45 PM   (Everyone)
  Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM   (Everyone)
  Friday 3:30 PM - 5:45 PM   (Everyone)
  Saturday 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM   (Everyone)

Pool - Lap Swimming

     

Effective May18th - July 4th

  Monday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Tuesday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 3:15 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM   (Adult)
  Wednesday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 3:15 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Friday 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM - 3:15 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Adult)
  Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM   (Adult)

Pool - Water Aerobics

     For registered participants only.
  Monday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM   (Adult)
  Thursday 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM   (Adult)

Programs, Classes and Activities

(Free Class) Aerobics with Amber

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Monday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

(Free Class) Afro-Brazilian Workout with Maria

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Friday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

(Free Class) Astrid's Aerobics

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Friday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

(Free Class) Cardio Blast with Don

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Monday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

(Free Class) Cardio Body Toning with Melissa

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

(Free Class) Erika's Cardio Workout

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

(Free Class) Mighty Mac's Total Body Workout

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

(Free Class) Miki's Cardio Challenge

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

(Free Class) Patricia's Total Body Conditioning

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

(Free Class) Total Body Conditioning with Sandra **

June 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
     This class is FREE for members
 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
**Classes will NOT be held in July & August

Senior Council

     Every second Thursday of the month.
 Age: Senior
  Thursday 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Senior Painting

     An art program designed for seniors that have a serious interest in painting acrylics. It provides an opportunity for seniors to learn new techniques as well strengthen their skills.
 Age: Senior
  Friday 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM

Senior Sketching

 Age: Senior
  Monday 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM

Studio 25 Teen Art Program

Starts October 6, 2008
     Studio 25 is an art program designed for youths that have a serious interest in learning the fundamental techniques in drawing and painting. It provides an opportunity for young adults to learn new techniques.
 Age: Teen
  Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Water Polo

 Age: Adult
  Tuesday 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM